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John McManus

John McManus

Wollongong, 2022

I was testing my new camera at the beach when I bumped into my art mentor and friend Richard, who was visiting the location with his young daughter. With his permission - but while he was distracted buying her an ice-cream - I took a (candid) portrait of them.

Awards

Art of Storytelling Contest

2025

Nominee

Moments of Connection

Non Professional

Wollongong, 2022

I was testing my new camera at the beach when I bumped into my art mentor and friend Richard, who was visiting the location with his young daughter. With his permission - but while he was distracted buying her an ice-cream - I took a (candid) portrait of them.

About Artist

John McManus

Born 1972, the youngest of four children. Graduated from Macquarie University in 1995 (BA Mass Communications). Have worked, variously, as a photographic instructor, portrait photographer, exhibiting fine-art photographer and farmhand. Cared for my parents over a thirteen year period, and documented the last three years of my Mum's life across two nursing homes. Developed schizoaffective disorder at the age of nineteen, and am currently receiving a pension. I like to compose music - mostly contemporary instrumental pieces - and write poetry. I also garden, but badly.

John McManus

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Film/Analog, Landscapes, Macro, Minimalism, People, Portrait, Still Life, Street

Location

Australia

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